City of Raleigh Planning and Development

City of
Raleigh Planning and Development

Expedited
Plan Review

Please
note that requirements for an Express Review
submittal have been updated. Our hope is that these changes will allow us to
continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.

Express Review continues
to look for ways to enhance the service and we're excited to add additional
services in the future.

If you have questions
please email ExpressCoordinator@RaleighNC.gov. We appreciate your patience as
we work through departmental improvements.

Updated
8/11/2023

  • PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT [EXPRESS REVIEW REQUEST]

    • Commercial New Building Request

      Commercial New Building is intended for new building construction review for all trade permitting, including Fire trades. Express Review requires all new building reviews to complete one round of standard review prior to utilizing Expre ...

    • Commercial Alteration Review Request

      Commercial Alteration review is intended for interior projects where use of the space has previously been established and new modifications, maintenance or repairs are altering a non-residential space. This review applies to projects th ...

    • Commercial Fit Up/Interior Completion Request

      Commercial Fit Up/Interior Completion refers to the initial build-out or fit-up of interior spaces that has not had a previous occupant (first generation tenant). This process applies to spaces within newly constructed buildings, resul ...

    • Site Review Request

      Site Permit Review (SPR) is the combined submittal and review process that allows a development project to obtain all site approvals. Note: All projects must complete one (1) formal round of standard review prior to utilizing Express R ...

    • Scoping Review - Sketch Plan

      Sketch Plan Review is a voluntary, paid service in which applicants meet with a multi-departmental team of reviewers to discuss site plan design. During the review, applicants receive high-level regulatory-based guidance intended to red ...

    • [EXPRESS Building Review] Change of Use

      Commercial Change of Use is intended for permitting a Change to a building's previous use or occupancy classification. Defining a change of use or change of occupancy may vary upon whether changes are defined by the NCSBC or Chapter 6 o ...

    • [EXPRESS Scoping Review] Building Trades Pre-Submittal Conference

      The Building Trades Pre-Submittal Conference is an opportunity for clients to meet virtually with a Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire trade staff to discuss non-residential construction projects prior to submission for ...